King of Texas

Synopsis

Made-for-television movie. A western version of King Lear. John Lear (Stewart) a wealthy, egomaniacal Texas rancher, challenges his three daughters to prove their love for him before they can claim their inheritance. When his youngest daughter refuses to accept the challenge, Lear banishes her from his ranch and from his life. He divides his estate between his two remaining daughters and makes plans to continue overseeing the huge family holdings while dividing his time between their two homes. When his daughters betray Lear and force him off his own land Lear is devastated.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film; Television

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

2002

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); westerns

Credits

Director

Uli Edel

Producer

Art Levinson

Cinematographer

Guillermo Rosas; Paul Elliott

Screenplay

Stephen Harrigan

Music

John Altman

Costume

Hope Hanafin

Art Direction

Hector Romero

Cast

Colm Meaney
David Alan Grier
Julie Cox
Lauren Holly
Liam Waite
Marcia Gay Harden
Matt Letscher
Patrick Bergin
Patrick Stewart
Richard Lineback
Roy Scheider

Production Company

Name

Flying Freehold Productions

Name

Hallmark Entertainment

Name

Turner NetworkTelevision

Online Retailer

Name

amazon.com

Web

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